Head of Engineering

Tasks

Technical Vision:

Define the technological roadmap that aligns with our company's vision and drives innovation
Research and champion new technologies for our products, ensuring we stay ahead of the curve
Choose the optimal tech stack for new products and evaluate the need for migrating existing systems to new technologies
Establish consistent technical approaches across all products to enhance efficiency and maintainability
Create templates and best practices for the rapid launch of new products

Strategic Leadership:

Collaborate with the CEO to transform business objectives into actionable technical plans
Actively participate in product discovery processes, providing technical insights and feasibility assessments
Justify technical decisions from a business perspective, demonstrating their impact on our goals
Foster specialized technical expertise within the engineering team
Participate in strategic product development meetings, shaping the direction of our products
Effectively articulate and promote the technical vision to unit leaders and stakeholders

Operational management:

Streamline interactions between engineering teams and other units
Establish and implement metrics to measure team effectiveness and track progress
Develop and maintain technical dashboards to provide insights into system performance and identify potential issues
Optimize resources and processes to ensure efficient engineering delivery of our products
Proactively plan for and manage risks in the development process, documenting procedures to ensure smooth execution

Team development:

Guide and mentor technical leaders, fostering their growth and empowering them to excel
Support and enhance the team's skills through workshops and training opportunities
Create the conditions for successful scaling of our engineering teams as we grow
Implement best practices in software development to ensure high-quality code and efficient workflows

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in software development with more than 3 years managing technical teams (Team Lead, Engineering Manager, etc.)
A track record of success in a startup environment as a Tech Lead, CTO, or Engineering Manager
Experience managing distributed teams and sub-teams, demonstrating strong leadership and delegation skills
A solid technical background, particularly in backend development, with knowledge of SDLC, DevOps principles, and development methodologies
Excellent planning, resource management, and task delegation skills
Highly developed communication and presentation skills, enabling you to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences clearly
Proven experience in delivery management and process documentation
Experience creating and implementing technical metrics to track progress and identify areas for improvement
A knack for standardizing development processes to enhance efficiency and consistency
Ability to make informed decisions based on data analysis and insights
A passion for exploring new technologies and staying ahead of industry trends
Startup mindset: Embrace a startup mentality, characterized by adaptability and agility
A forward-thinking approach to problem-solving, with the ability to anticipate challenges and identify opportunities
The ability to explain complex technical concepts in simple terms, ensuring everyone understands the "why" behind decisions

Will be a plus:

Experience rapidly scaling a team or product from scratch or through significant growth phases
Experience restructuring technical teams to optimize performance and efficiency
Knowledge of current technological trends and their potential impact on our business
Familiarity with ML, AI, high-load projects, and cloud technologies
Experience with mobile app development

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